The Parade of Homes is right around the corner!
Our brand new website is here and is perfect for any device! The refreshed Tour Planner allows you to easily choose the homes you want to visit and create as many different routes as you'd like. And, the responsive map and filters make searching a breeze. See for yourself at paradeofhomes.org. Plus, the free spring guidebooks are now available in Holiday Stationstores and online here!
Project Build Minnesota Gearing Up to Address Workforce Crisis
On Tuesday, Project Build Minnesota board members and the executive director, Dennis Medo, received a legislative preview from the Associated Builders and Contractors and Housing First Minnesota lobbying teams. The groundwork for legislative support has been occurring since December and there will be numerous opportunities over the coming weeks for grassroots engagement.
3 Things You Need to Know1. Are you new here? Our next membership KickStart is this Thursday! RSVP here >> 2. Looking for spring hosts! We're still searching for Dream Home Hosts for the 2018 Spring Parade of Homes Twin Cities! Details here >> 3. Sponsorships still available! Interested in sponsoring the Hearts in Housing Gala? Please contact Shelly Barrett.
BATC-Housing First Minnesota News
BATC-Housing First Minnesota Related HeadlinesHome remodeling delays blamed on worker shortage
CCX Media coverage of the labor shortage and the Housing First Minnesota Career Fair. Read more >> Making It Work: Queblo
BATC-Housing First Minnesota member company Queblo was featured on Rewire.org. Watch here >>
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BATC-Housing First Minnesota added 11 new members in January! Help us welcome these new members to the BATC-Housing First Minnesota family.
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Housing Industry Leader Loses Close Race
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Yesterday, housing industry leader and former State Rep. Denny McNamara-R lost a close race to fill a vacant State Senate seat in the southern metro. McNamara received 47.1% of the vote, outperforming 2016 numbers, but still falling short of Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham-DFL who received 50.7% of the vote. Over the past six weeks, the Housing First Fund ran an independent expenditure campaign in support of McNamara.
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The Fed’s Interest Rate Plan For 2018
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At the start of 2017, the Federal Reserve anticipated raising interest rates three times and shrinking its large bond portfolio. Unlike in 2015 and 2016, where the forecasts made by the Fed were overly optimistic, the 2017 forecast was spot on. Whether officials at the central bank can pull off a repeat performance of three rate hikes in 2018 will very much depend on two conflicting signals from the two variables that matter most to the Fed: employment and inflation.
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Get Your CE Credits!MN CONTRACTORS • MN REALTORS • MN BUILDING OFFICIALS • WI CONTRACTORS If you are taking courses for continuing education credits, or just coming to learn, you’ll gain useful and practical knowledge that you can apply to your job or business. - 20+ classroom courses to Select - January to March
- New! Seven-hour online course
– take it any time!
- 20+ Instructors
- Reduced registration prices for BATC-Housing First Minnesota members
- Lunch included with all full-day courses
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Kickstart Your Membership!Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 | at BATC-Housing First Minnesota | 3:30-5 PM New to BATC-Housing First Minnesota? Join us for our next Membership KickStart where you'll learn how to make the most of your membership.
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The Biggest Day for Housing!Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018 | InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront | 11AM - 6:30 PM Share with your elected officials the importance of housing affordability during Housing Day at the Capitol. Enjoy your time connecting with legislators, staff and your colleagues in the housing industry while making an impact.
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Registration Now OpenThursday, April. 12, 2018 | Minneapolis Convention Center Hall C |1 - 8 PM Attend the Builders and Remodelers Show. This is the one BATC-Housing First Minnesota event you really can't miss. Show admission is free for all attendees (licensed builders, remodelers, architects, building officials and certified interior designers). Plus, all pre-registered BATC-Housing First Minnesota member attendees will receive unlimited free dinner passes.
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A Very Special Derby!Saturday, April 21, 2018 | J.W. Marriott - Mall of America | 5:30 PM Come celebrate and support the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation at the third annual Hearts in Housing Gala! Join us for a night of food, fun, derby fashion and generosity
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More than 200 Jobs Showcased at MOA
The 6th annual BATC-Housing First Minnesota Career Fair took over the Mall of America Rotunda today. With the crisis level workforce shortage the industry is facing the career fair was another great chance for our industry to promote and educate others about the high-paying and entrepreneurial job opportunities throughout the housing industry!
Upcoming Calendar of BATC Events
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2018
February 24 - March 25
Spring Parade of Homes
February 27
- Designing and Building the Residential Exterior Wall Envelope [Register]
March 6
- Contractor University: Seven hours of CE courses [Register]
March 13
- Contractor University: Seven hours of CE courses [Register]
March 14
- Housing Day at the Capitol [Register]
March 23 - 25
- Remodelers Showcase [Details]
April 12
- Builders and Remodelers Show (BRS) [Details]
April 21
- Hearts in Housing Gala [Register] For a complete list of events, visit our website at www.batc.org
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